Calendar of premieres for MAY '24!
HISTORICAL COLLECTION WORLD WW II
80th Anniversary D-Day & Battle of Normandy
COBI-2299 Sainte-Mère-Église Churc
/Planned Release Date: 20 May/
The Sainte-Mere-Eglise Church has been released in a collection prepared for the celebration of the 80th anniversary of the Allied landings in Normandy and is marked with the official logo of the organisers of the official anniversary celebrations.
For the first time in the history of COBI, we present a set combining the history of World War II and architecture! The church of Sainte-Mère-Église, located in Normandy, France, gained worldwide fame thanks to the events of June 6, 1944, which took place during the Allied invasion of occupied France (D-Day). The 82 US Airborne Division, was tasked with gaining control of Sainte-Mère-Église. However, as a result of an unfortunate landing, one of the paratroopers (John Steele) got stuck on the church tower. He survived, though wounded, and hung from the tower for hours, witnessing the fighting taking place below.
The brick model of the church has been carefully reproduced from circa. 2250 COBI construction bricks. Included are the characteristic architectural details and magnificent stained glass windows! Even the clock on the church tower tells us exactly the time of the landing of the American paratroopers! Included within the set is an antique water pump, where a fierce battle took place! And the most conspicuous hero of the events, a paratrooper figure with parachute.
HISTORICAL COLLECTION WW II
COBI-2588 PANZER VI TIGER no 131
/Planned Release Date: 15 May/
The historic Tiger 131 German tank which was captured by the British has been produced in a 1:28 scale. This model consists of 1275 pieces and includes a completely new colour scheme, movable wheels, an interior, rotating turret and pad prints.
Preserved to this day in excellent technical condition, it is the biggest attraction in The Tank Museum!
HISTORICAL COLLECTION WW II
JEEP PRODUCT LICENSED
COBI-2804 Willys MB & trailer Executive Edition
/Planned Release Date: 30 May/
The Willys Jeep was the most popular military vehicle used by the Allied forces during World War II. It was known for it’s reliability and versatility. It had a very simple and compact design, powerful engine and a low profile, which allowed it to move even in difficult-to-reach areas. After the war, the popularity of Willys did not decrease at all! Production of the civilian variant of the car began, which quickly became an iconic off-road vehicle recognizable all over the world.
The brick model in the exclusive EXECUTIVE EDITION was developed on a large scale of 1:12. Together with the trailer, it is 45 cm long and consists of 1,580 elements. The car is equipped with swivel wheels, a steering wheel and a foldable window and interior. Under the bonnet (which opens) there is an engine reproduced from bricks. The heavy machine gun (included) can be mounted on the Jeep and the trailer has space for a toolbox with accessories. The set is completed with a black plaque with the name of the set and the US flag. The extended edition historical military car is a very attractive collector's model for fans of the military, military technology and the automotive industry.
HISTORICAL COLLECTION WW II
DEUTSCHES PANZERMUSEUM MUNSTER
COBI-2740 Renault R35, Valentine IX, Panzer I
/Planned Release Date: 20 May/
A collection of three historical tanks from the Second World War, which were selected from the largest armored weapons museums in Europe! From one set you can build:
- British Valentine IX from The Tank Museum
- German Panzer I from the Deutsches Panzermuseum Munster
- French Renault R35 from the Musée des Blindés
The tank models have been carefully designed from the highest quality COBI construction bricks in a uniform scale of 1:48. Brick vehicles have moveable wheels and tracks, the turrets can be rotated 360 degrees. On the bricks there are prints with characteristic markings and details of the vehicles. Historical tank models are easy to build.
HISTORICAL COLLECTION WORLD WW II
80th Anniversary D-Day & Battle of Normandy
COBI-2257 Dodge WC 54 Ambulance
/Planned Release Date: 9 May/
The Dodge WC 54 Ambulance, has been released in a collection prepared for the celebration of the 80th anniversary of the Allied landings in Normandy and is marked with the official logo of the organisers of the official anniversary celebrations.
The Dodge WC 54, released under license from RAM, is a light truck developed during World War II. It was produced between 1942 and 1945 and served frequently as a military ambulance for the U.S. Army. The set includes a paramedic figure with a stretcher that can be placed inside the vehicle! The brick model has been developed in 1:35 scale.
HISTORICAL COLLECTION WORLD WW II
80th Anniversary D-Day & Battle of Normandy
COBI-3111 Dodge WC 56 Command Car
/Planned Release Date: 13 May/
The Dodge WC 56 Command Car, has been released in a collection prepared for the celebration of the 80th anniversary of the Allied landings in Normandy and is marked with the official logo of the organisers of the official anniversary celebrations.
The Dodge WC 56 Command Car, released under license from RAM, is an American military vehicle produced during World War II. It was used to transport officers and communications onto the battlefield. The brick model has been developed in 1:35 scale and contains prints based on historical markings. The set includes two solider figures. The American General is based on a real person and is accompanied by a military driver.
HISTORICAL COLLECTION WORLD WW II
80th Anniversary D-Day & Battle of Normandy
COBI-3110 DUKW AMPHIBIA
/Planned Release Date: 16 May/
The DUKW Amphibia has been released in a collection prepared for the celebration of the 80th anniversary of the Allied landings in Normandy and is marked with the official logo of the organisers of the official anniversary celebrations.
The DUKW, commonly referred to as the "Duck", is an amphibious military vehicle used during World War II. It was utilised to transport troops and supplies both on water and land.
After the war, many of these vehicles were adapted for tourism and recreation. Its distinctive shape and multifunctionality have made the DUKW an icon among historic military vehicles to this day. The brick model has been developed in 1:35 scale and includes swivel wheels and prints. The set includes an American soldier figure and lots of accessories including barbed wire.
HISTORICAL COLLECTION WW II
COBI-5755 Waco CG-4
/Planned Release Date: 27 May/
The Waco is an American transport glider used during World War II. It was used by the Allies to land troops and supplies behind enemy lines. Its design was based on a wooden hull covered with canvas, which made it light and easy to transport. The Waco CG-4 played a vital role in WWII, including Operation Market Garden.
The brick model has been developed in 1:48 scale and because of it’s design we have produced a new mould to manufacture the nose of the glider. Included is a pilot figure which can be place in the glider.
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HISTORICAL COLLECTION WORLD WW II
80th Anniversary D-Day & Battle of Normandy
COBI-2054 D-Day, June 6, 1944
/Planned Release Date: 09 May/
A set of three figurines depicting American soldiers was released in a collection prepared for the celebration of the 80th anniversary of the Allied landings in Normandy and is marked with the official logo of the organisers of the official anniversary celebrations.
Among the figures you will find a heavy machine gun operator from a landing craft. The soldier from the 1st Infantry Division (Big Red One) is equipped with an M1 Garand rifle and a Bazooka! A paratrooper from the 101st Airborne Division is equipped with a parachute backpack, a hand grenade and an M1 rifle. This set is a perfect compliment to the Historical Collection WWII sets and new items from the D-Day series! With its help, you can start filling the landing craft and the beaches of Normandy with American soldier figures!
HISTORICAL COLLECTION WW II
COBI-2055 D-Day Allied Forces
/Planned Release Date: 09 May/
A set of three COBI figures containing representatives of the Allied forces taking part in the D-Day operation (June 6, 1944). A Canadian soldier holds a Lee-Enfield rifle. The British paratrooper is equipped with a Sten submachine gun and a member of the French Resistance holds a personal pistol and a hand grenade in her hands. Each figure comes with a base. With this set you can start completing your collection of D-Day 1944 figures!
ARMED FORCES
COBI-2626 M142 HIMARS (USA; PL, UKR)
/Planned Release Date: 06 May/
High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) are used by the United States, Poland and Ukraine Armed Forces! HIMARS is carried on a light military truck, which allows for quick transport and access to hard-to-reach areas in combat conditions. The system is very effective and can fire various types of rocket artillery shells, including high-explosive, anti-tank and precision rockets, within desired and set ranges. The HIMARS system has gained particular fame due to the extremely high effectiveness with which the Ukrainians have achieved during their current ongoing war. The licensed brick model in 1:35 scale compliments the collection of contemporary military vehicles and aircraft issued under the Armed Forces banner.
The set includes an artilleryman figure and bricks enabling the construction of a vehicle with the markings chosen by the builder (Poland, USA, Ukraine). Once built, the vehicle is 20.5 cm long.
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